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ET05 FTX

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,798 mi
Last recorded138,798 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 FTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 138,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 129,248 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 129,248 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,209 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 114,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,255 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 71,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,007 miles

front discs and pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,822 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 27,822 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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ET05 FTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 FTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 FTX registered?

ET05 FTX is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is ET05 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 FTX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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